2006 Acura RL instrument panel

The radar sensor is located behind
the Acura emblem in the f ront grille.
If the emblem is covered with mud,
dirt, dead leaves, wet snow, etc., or if
you put a sticker on it, the CMBS will
automatically shut off, and the
CMBS indicator on the instrument
panel will come on. You will also see
a CHECK CMBS RADAR SENSOR
message on the multi-inf ormation
display f or about 5 seconds.Always keep the emblem clean. If it
gets dirty, clean it with water or a
mild detergent. Never use chemical
solvents or polishing powder.Do not allow anything to impact the
radar sensor or the emblem. If either
of these parts receives a strong
impact, turn off the system by
pressing the CMBS Of f switch, and
have your vehicle checked by a
dealer. If the f ront grille ever needs
to be repaired, consult a dealer f irst.
There are three bolts on the sides of
the radar sensor. Do not tamper with
these bolts, or you may cause the
system to malf unction. If the f ront emblem or the radar
sensor every needs to be removed,
take your vehicle to a dealer.
Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS)
Radar Sensor
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EMBLEM
BOLTS
(Do not tamper)

If the system senses a likely collision
with a vehicle or object ahead of you,
it alerts you with an audible and a
visual alarm.The audible alarm is a constant
beeping sound; the visual alert is an
amber colored BRAKE message that
f lashes in the multi-inf ormation
display. If these alarms come on,
take the appropriate means to
prevent a collision (apply the brakes,
change lanes, etc.).To turn the CMBS off, press the
CMBS OFF switch on the dashboard
f or about 1 second. When you do this,
a beeper sounds, a CMBS indicator
on the instrument panel comes on,
and a CMBS OFF message appears
on the multi-information display. To
turn the system back on, press the
switch again for about 1 second.
Collision Alarm
CMBS OFF Switch
Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS)
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CMBS OFF SWITCH

The CMBS will automatically
recover when these conditions are
improved.
Any of the conditions below can
cause the CMBS to shut of f . When
the system shuts off, the CMBS
indicator in the instrument panel
comes on, and a CHECK CMBS
SYSTEM message appears on the
multi-inf ormation display f or about 5
seconds.
This indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It also
comesonandstaysonwhenyou
turn the CMBS off by pressing the
CMBS OFF switch.
An abnormal tire condition is
detected (wrong tire size, f lat tire,
etc.).
Extended of f -road or mountainous
driving.
Driving your vehicle with the
parking brake applied.
Driving your vehicle in bad
weather(rain,fog,snow,etc.).
A dirty emblem on the f ront grille.
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CMBS Indicator
Automatic Shut Of f
Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS)
Driving
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CMBS INDICATOR

Your vehicle is equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that turns on every time you start the
engine and monitors the pressure in
your tires while driving.
Each tire has its own pressure
sensor. If the air pressure of a tire
becomes signif icantly low, the
sensor in that tire immediately sends
a signal that causes the low tire
pressure indicator in the
instrumental panel and the
appropriate tire position indicator on
thetirepressuremonitoronthe
multi-inf ormation display (see page)tocomeon. For example, if you check and f ill
your tires in a warm area, then drive
in extremely cold weather, the tire
pressure will be lower than
measured and could be underinflated
and cause the low tire pressure
indicator to come on. Or, if you
check and adjust your tire pressure
in cooler conditions, and drive into
extremely hot conditions, the tire
maybecomeoverinflated.However,
the low tire pressure indicator will
not come on if the tires are
overinf lated.
When the low tire pressure indicator
is on, one or more of your tires is
signif icantly underinf lated. The
multi-inf ormation display also shows
a ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’
message (see page ). You should
stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure as indicated on the
vehicle’s tire inf ormation placard.
Driving on a signif icantly under-
inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inf lation also reduces f uel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
af f ect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Becausetirepressurevariesby
temperature and other conditions,
the low tire pressure indicator may
come on unexpectedly.
Refer to page for tire inflation
guidelines.
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Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Driving
335

If one or more tires have low
pressure, the low tire pressure
indicator on the instrument panel
also comes on (see page ).
When cruise control is on while
driving, the pressure reading cannot
be checked by the tire pressure
monitor on the multi-inf ormation
display.If there is a problem with the TPMS,
the multi-information display shows
a ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
message (see page ). If you see
this message, the system is not
monitoring tire pressure. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon
as possible.If the low tire pressure indicator
comes on, or the multi-information
display shows a ‘‘CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM’’ message, the VSA system
automatically turns on even when
the VSA system is turned of f by
pressing the VSA OFF switch (see
page ). If this happens, you
cannot turn the VSA system of f by
pressing the VSA OFF switch again.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Check T PMS System Message
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CANADA

Your vehicle is equipped with the
Michelin PAX system. Since each
Michelin PAX system tire has an
inner support ring that allows it to
continue running without air, it may
be dif f icult to immediately judge
f rom its appearance if a tire is
punctured. Your vehicle is also
equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS), and this
system may be your f irst detection of
a f lat tire.If the indicator and the message
come on again, you probably have a
flat tire. In this case, you will see a
‘‘PAX SYSTEM WARNING’’
message on the multi-information
display.
The TPMS monitors the air pressure
of all f our tires whenever the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. It
will immediately sense if a tire starts
to lose its pressure, and give you
warning with the low tire pressure
indicator in the instrument panel and
a ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. If the indicator and the
warning message do not come on
again after you inflate the tire to its
correct air pressure (see page ), it was probably a natural loss of the
air pressure and you can continue
driving as bef ore.
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If equipped
Driving With a Flat Tire
Michelin PA X System
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In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page . There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
Are you using a properly coded
built-in key or remote? An
improperly coded built-in key or
remote will cause the immobilizer
system indicator in the instrument
panel to blink rapidly (see page ).
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working. Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.
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T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.

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Jacking up the Vehicle .399
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Jack, Tire .398
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Jump Starting .403
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Keys .145
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Keyless Access System .159
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Keyless Access Remote .160
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Keyless Memory Settings .166
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Label, Certif ication .424
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Lane Change, Signaling .136
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .21
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .424
Ignition
............................................
Keys .145
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Switch .147
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Timing Control System .433
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Immobilizer System .146
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Important Safety Precautions .8
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Indicators .62
ABS (Anti-lock Brake ............................
System) .64,323
Aduptive Front lighting ..................
System (AFS) .69,139
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .63,322
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Charging System .62,409
Collision Mitigation Brake
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System (CMBS) .69,325
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Cruise Control .66
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .66
Electronically Controlled Power ..........
Steering System (EPS) .68
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Fog Light .66
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High Beam .66 ........
Key (Immobilizer System) .64
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Keyless Access System .68,172
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Lights On .64
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Low Fuel .66
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Low Oil Pressure .62,409
Low Tire Pressure
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Indicator .67,335
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Malf unction (MIL) .62,410
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Message .68
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Seat Belt Reminder .21,62
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Security System .69,233
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SH-AWD .67
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Side Airbag Of f .63
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SRS .63
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .65
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VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .65
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist)
.........................
Activation .65,339
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .61
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Inf ant Restraint .42
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Inf ant Seats .42
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Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .383
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Inside Mirror .154
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Inspection, Tire .384............................
Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness .141
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Interf ace Dial .195,203,256
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Interior Lights .192
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Introduction .i
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